Upper Dry Creek Slate Mine

AbandonedCrushed, Broken SlateSurfaceMSHA

Location

StateCalifornia
CountyAmador
Nearest TownDrytown
Coordinates38.45167, -120.83583

Commodities

PrimaryCrushed, Broken Slate

Mine Details

StatusAbandoned
TypeSurface
OperatorHorseshoe A Mining Company
Data SourceMSHA
Source ID0405410

What This Means

This mine is listed as abandoned or sealed in federal records. Abandoned mines can pose safety and environmental risks, including unstable ground, toxic gas accumulation, flooded shafts, and potential groundwater contamination from heavy metals or acid mine drainage. Never enter an abandoned mine. If you live near this site, consider checking with your state environmental agency about any ongoing remediation or monitoring programs.

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